https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/can-i-file-a-dependent-while-getting-ssi/01/2820076#M1023696 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:45:40 GMT harmonie1 2026-02-23T10:45:40Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/can-i-file-a-dependent-while-getting-ssi/01/2820076#M1023696 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:45:40 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/can-i-file-a-dependent-while-getting-ssi/01/2820076#M1023696 harmonie1 2026-02-23T10:45:40Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-can-i-file-a-dependent-while-getting-ssi/01/2820131#M1023718 <P>To be eligible for the Child Tax Credit in tax year 2022 you must have at least $2,500 of earned income.&nbsp; The SSI you receive is not earned income.&nbsp; If the SSI is your only income for 2022 there is no need to file a 2022 tax return, with or without a dependent.</P> Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:53:58 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-can-i-file-a-dependent-while-getting-ssi/01/2820131#M1023718 DoninGA 2023-01-18T12:53:58Z